The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urgently hiring vocational rehabilitation specialists and counselors to help Veterans build fulfilling, independent lives after injury, illness, or service-related transitions. Combine your clinical expertise, career counseling experience, and compassionate advocacy to support Veterans as they navigate employment, education, and long-term recovery goals.
For those drawn to mission-driven work, VA vocational rehabilitation roles offer the chance to make a tangible impact every day—while working within an integrated health care system that values collaboration, growth, and service. Check out these two career paths and open roles to see if a vocational rehabilitation career at VA is right for you.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) provide and coordinate a wide range of rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services to disabled Veterans and other eligible individuals through the Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31), also known as the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program. Chapter 31 assists Veterans with service-connected disabilities to prepare for, find, and sustain employment. Current openings across the nation include:
- Pacific District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854799100
- Continental District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798500
- Northeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854799300
- Southeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798300
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) position is also located within the VR&E program. VRSs are responsible for the provision, supervision, and coordination of rehabilitation services for Veterans or service members. In addition to coordinating vocational rehabilitation services, the VRS serves as a liaison between service providers and VA. Current openings across the nation include:
- Pacific District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798900
- Continental District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798400
- Northeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798100
- Southeast District: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854798200
Benefits on and off the job
From compensation to coverage, there are many reasons to choose a rewarding career at VA. VA offers competitive benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, generous leave, and educational incentives so that employees feel valued and equipped to provide the best in care and services.
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For more information, please contact the VBA National Recruitment Team at HCSOSONationalRecruitment.VBACO@va.gov. Learn more about an exciting VA career at VA Careers.
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From employee benefits to finding the perfect role, VA recruiters hear many of the same questions time and again.
I am very interested in doing this job or similar, however I live in Scotland UK. There is not a similar service offered in the UK. There is a distinct lack of face to face support for veterans living in the UK! I would be very keen to provide a support service like this in the UK!
I submitted a personal letter in reference to the current hiring position and I hope that I sent it to the correct email address provided.I submitted resumes for VRE Counselor and Specialist, in San Diego, Ca.
I am trying to send an email to the email address provided, however, it gives me error messages each time. Can someone please help me here..? I am trying to send my email response, but I am not able to do so.. I spoke with a representative, however, right after she connected me.. I got a message that they were now closed.
She did state as I experienced some technical difficulties earlier in the day while attempting my Zoom call with a clinician. Could not fulfill. I submitted resumes for both positions. As I was formally employed with the DAV, and I am a certified agent to file and submit via uploading various claims on behalf of our veterans. These positions need to be filled fast so that we are better able and better prepared to serve our veterans in need. I stand by at the ready to serve. Awaiting a favorable response from the VA’s hiring segment. I am ready to go. I know several VRE personnel that would surely vouch for my expertise and direct work experience.
I am an Army Vet. I’ve taught, counseled and advised adult students over 17 years, in colleges/universities in L.A. metro, after serving as a business and government advisor for two global accounting firms. Is the Vocational Rehab. Specialist opportunity one I should consider?
Is the Veterans Administration hiring Recovery Therapist in the Springfield, Massachusetts area? Do I have to be a Veteran to apply for employment. I am a certified therapist.
Not completely understanding what you are looking for, however- recently retired from privet industry and formally, active-duty veteran. I can individual and group “commercial, and residential building construction trades” training. In addition, I may be able to connect trained individuals to specific trade contractors for employment, or introduction to professional trade programs.
YES, notify me if you really need help. – I have experience in/out of the military
Happily retired and also a little bored… told the wife I might go out and find a rewarding part time job just to stay busy and active. Why not see if the VA offers a part time job? Helping a fellow veteran I think is giving back. I am financially set, so not about income or benefiting. Just caring for our service members.
Does the VA know about SB1071 ?
Its a law that mandated college credit for military education and experience in ALL the public colleges and universities in CA?
I am retired USN 10 yrs, computer scientist for 40, I am not a Counselor.
The job requires a master’s degree in social work and 1 year internship for 60k starting. They need to open it to other degrees to get more applications. I don’t know anyone living in a major metro living on 60k and a masters degree worth of student loans.
A VRS does NOT require a graduate degree ANY field .. A MS is required fora VRC.. The VRS is primarily admin to the VRC after the case has been developed..
There are no Rehab counselors positions in Glens Falls, NY area.
I have a Masters in Vocational Rehab. How much does it pay?
are you still into this
This is a great article. Where do I apply.